Windy Corner Market

When my companion suggested Windy Corner for dinner tonight, I thought, «But that’s so far out!» As she rightly reminded me, Windy Corner is a bit out in the country, but not really farther than driving across town for dinner.
I had the chicken fingers, fried in Weisenberger Mill corn meal. With a side of fries and cole slaw, it was a tasty meal and not just another dinner of identical restaurant chicken fingers. Windy Corner uses quality (and usually local) ingredients and cooks from scratch.
My only complaints are that it’s often so busy that the line is out the door, and the total at the register always gives me sticker shock. But it’s worth it for the quality of food and I’ll keep coming back.

The only place in the lexington area where you can get a good po boy. The food is amazing and it is popular so it can get crowded and noisy inside the restaurant. It is also a bit far from everything but the food is worth it. Must eat place for out of town guests!

Off the beaten path of the busy city streets of Lexington you can trek to the Windy Corner Market for a nice casual meal. This is an order then sit restaurant, very friendly staff, and a diverse menu that should please any appetite. They do have a gluten free menu with numerous variations of the menu. I had the pork ribs with the creamy slaw and the bean corn salad. Food was very good.

We are regulars at Windy Corners due to the tasty food, varied menu and comfortable setting!

I am a huge fan of burgers and the bourbon burger here left me amazed. the burger was cooked medium and the sauce was really what brought me to love this entrée. I am not a huge fan of bourbon or the bourbon flavored. anything. but this has changed my mind! We ordered a muffin to start with and they warmed that for us and it was delicious. The drive out here was a bit long coming from downtown but it was a beautiful day and with the windows down it was very relaxing! I would suggest that you come find out for yourself what you think on a lazy Sunday around lunch time. It would be nice to see it in the summer :)

I’m a long-​time fan of Ouita and have frequented her restaurants for years. Thanks to her giving me her step-​by-​step recipe for grits, (Hers are some of the best!) mine have been transformed — it’s all in the blooming. Recently, we were in the area and stopped at the Corner for lunch. It had been some time since I’d been there as it is a bit out of the way. It seems the menu had been reduced, and the choices were limited to a few po’boys and burgers. Some of the selections I’d previously had were no longer offered. I ordered the catfish po’boy, a large filet, fried light and crispy, dressed and with a drizzle of spicy remoulade, and a side of slaw. I could barely get my mouth around the sandwich. While it was good, it was very messy and difficult to hold together. The Corner is another gem in «Ouita World».

We all went here for Sunday breakfast and it was pretty much the best breakfast place I’ve ever been to. The bacon and the bread that came with my eggs was to die for. I’m thinking about just going to midway Ky to the bakery to buy myself a loaf!

We knew it would be busy here from reading reviews — so we were prepared to stand in line to order. However, we had to stand in line again to ask about getting some rolls — they did not have any after all of that waiting.
Our server did a fine job considering how busy it was on this Saturday night.
Two of the 3 of us ordered just «Super Food» salads because we are vegan. My salad had about a whole cupful of lettuce that was black and slimy — I had to pick it out of my salad! There was not much in my salad except some fried tofu squares and a few bits of other things.
I suppose if you are eating the SAD American diet of meat, grease, and sugar that you would have a totally different review.
We were lucky that we had gotten here early enough to get a table far from the line (One of us sat here to hold the table while the others waited in line & ordered) that was in a slightly less noisy area near the restrooms.

A pretty drive down back roads leads to this nice little place! The food is fresh, local, and fast! I was quite surprised by the quality of the food! Worth the drive!

Coincidently discovered this locally owned place. I went there with friends and every one of us loved the sandwiches we ordered. I got Filly Cheese Po-​Gal and it was absolutely delicious! Loved the pickled vegetable salad on top of the sandwich. Also got to try Cinnamon Coffee Cake and Smore’s squares. They were both delightful. You must try both of them!

Last time we visited Windy Corner Market I noticed the menu featured Shrimp and Grits on Tuesdays. Recently we made the trip out to sample this southern dish with mixed results.
The shrimp came as an adequate sized portion and was sautéed in a spicy red sauce with hints of butter. It was delicious.
The grits were delicate and creamy but the portion size was too small. Hopefully they will take note of my review and plate a bigger portion for future customers.
The entire dish was garnished with green onion as well as onion tanglers. I enjoyed the green onion but found the onion tanglers overpowering. My wife liked them slightly more than I did but agreed they were too hearty for such a delicate dish.
Value wise we both felt that for the $ 10.95 price the meal should include a side dish such as a salad, slaw, or steamed vegetables (a health-​conscious option suggested by my spouse). Still, overall the dish was quite tasty and I have scored it accordingly.
I will update my review when we next pay them a visit and sample more of their offerings.

This is a very out of the way restaurant and very worth the drive. When we went it was very busy, but the line moved fast. I was disappointed that they were out of crawfish, but I was just as excited to try the fried oysters. I also got the sassy cole slaw to go with my Po’ Boy. The food was hot and the oysters were amazing. There was a little too much bread, but overall the sandwich was delicious. I this next time I’ll just go for the seafood platter, but this was very good. The breading on the oysters was well seasoned and they were perfectly cooked. There was a generous portion on the sandwich and the sauce was a great compliment. I’ll definitely eat there again.

Casual atmosphere with exceptional food. The Oyster Po-​Boy is very tasty, and their greek orzo side is reason enough to go (not to mention, it’s a beautiful scenic drive out there). I can’t say enough good things about this gem! It does get very busy, so be sure to arrive early and expect to wait on a table if it’s during prime time.

Wife recommended this place because she saw it in Unilocal & have good reviews.

When we arrived the place was half full & got familiar how to place the order. The fellow at the counter told me to first get a place to secure a table & get familiar with the menu, so that is what we did.
Brother in law had Basket Catfish, Wife had Bourbon Hamburger Deluxe (Medium well done with French fries) & I had Kentucky Pop Boy with French fries plus one jumbo granola raisin cookie.
After all that food we shared a Bourbon Ball Sundae.
Now the place was very nice with a great drive to it. The servers were very attentive to your need while we were eating. The wait for the food was average & taste was OK.
To me was a experience because you order all the food you want, paid for it, then the server comes with the food and call your first name & you have to paid attention to the calling of the server for your food. Figure it out?
Well my Experience but is something NEW.

First off, the drive up here is beautiful. Nothing but horse farms, black fences, ancient limestone fences and gentle rolling hills for miles around. I never realized North Lexington could be so pristine.
Windy Corner Market is placed right in the middle of nowhere, where all you can hear is the wind blowing and maybe a horse in the distance. You walk inside and it’s a whole different story. Busy, crowded, and absolutely bustling with activity. You know if this many people drove all the way out here for lunch at 2 pm, this was a good choice.
The cashier was very enthusiastic as he took orders, but I wasted no time. I had studied the Unilocal page thoroughly and decided that the Kentucky Po’Boy was for me. Let’s analyze it in parts.
A bed of crisp iceberg lettuce on the bottom. Moist and tender barbeque pork topped with smoky barbeque sauce topped with a beer cheese sauce and hold on. They put fried pickles on top of this puppy too? All nestled in a fresh baked roll?
Yes sir, may I please have another?
I also opted for fries instead of the bag of chips. Definitely worth the $ 1 upcharge. Fried to golden perfection and coated with just the right amount of sea salt.
The only possible negative I could see is that the price point is a little higher than I like paying for lunch. However, with a much effort and quality that goes in the food (not to mention the atmosphere), if feels like you’re getting away with a deal.

This Place is WAY out of the way, but it is packed on the weekends and for good reason. I have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For breakfast, I have tried the bacon Po Boy. Bring a big appetite if you order this, the sandwich is huge and it comes with homefries or hashbrowns.
This particular visit was on a Sunday, after church at 1:30pm. The place was packed as usual. It was a little hard to get a table because so many people had eaten and were just «camping» at the tables. It happens. I blame the people, not the restaurant.
First, the sauce that goes on the shrimp po boy is so freakin’ good. I always order extra to dip my fries in. Then the pork sandwich was tender and messy – just the way I like it.
So far, I have liked every thing on the menu I have tried. There is a burger that has the bacon jam that is so delicious. My mouth is ready for the next trip there.

Defiantly a place anyone in Lexington or that visits Lexington should come too! It’s on the outskirts of Lex and worth the trip, not that it takes long to get too and you get to see some beautiful horse farms on the trip! Win win! The food was delicious and it tasted fresh and homemade! The Kentucky Boy was out of this world! Potato salad not overly mayo’ed! We will for sure be back and next time bring family! Desserts looked great but we passed we were way to full… maybe next time! Enjoy!!!

The short drive from Lexington out to Windy Corner is breathtakingly beautiful. You pass rolling horse farms and today, it was particularly pretty with the fall color. This was my second attempt going to Windy Corner. I had heard it was good and tried to go for Mother’s Day. But, alas, it was crazy packed then, so today was my first time actually eating there.
The restaurant itself looks like an old country general store. It’s fairly spacious inside. You have to order at the counter which has its pros and cons. I got the Shrimp Po-​Boy, fries and orzo salad. The Po-​Boy was breaded in a tasty batter and huge. I couldn’t eat it all. My fries were hot. I imagined that the orzo salad would be oilier or creamier, but it was rather dry — but flavorful. My food came out in less than ten minutes. It’s a pleasant experience. There are lots of picnic tables outside. I think I’ll come back sometime and try breakfast. If you’re looking for a nice daytime date or want to get away for lunch, it’s a nice spot.

Amazing food! This place is located in the middle of nowhere but it well worth the drive.
I recommend the burger: bacon jam, beer cheese, what more could you ask for!
They have a great selection of po-​boys so if you have a fix for sandwiches, this place is where you need to be.

What a great Kentucky Hot Brown. Glad my buddy took me here. Prices are very awesome — especially considering the local wealth
Really cool and neat and delicious